Tips & Techniques

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788 topics in this forum

  1. Gable roof won't build

    By AZ_Artist,
    • 3 replies
    • 3.4k views

  2. I need some help. Under a deadline

    By Michael_Lewis,
    • 12 replies
    • 5.2k views

  3. Ray Trace/Post Processing Tips: Creating a realistic recessed can light effect

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.8k views

  4. Raytrace: No more lightbleed

    By Chiefer,   
    • 12 replies
    • 6.6k views

  5. Forcing Macros to Execute

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.3k views

  6. How To Use Chief Architect Viewer

    By DMDesigns,   
    • 0 replies
    • 2.2k views

  7. Quick Tips @ ChiefTutor.com

    By DMDesigns,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.1k views

  8. Bifold windows in Cheif X9

    By dddon56,
    • 2 replies
    • 4.6k views

  9. Duplicating Information on just Some Layout Pages

    By Joe_Carrick,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.3k views

  10. Allowed Angles - Pitch

    By Suggestions,
    • 0 replies
    • 3k views

  11. Make Your Own Normal Maps From Existing Textures

    By KirkClemons,   
    • 1 reply
    • 3.7k views

  12. Modeling a repeating pattern that conforms to an arc/circle

    By Alaskan_Son,
    • 5 replies
    • 4k views

  13. Need Help - Multiple Room Dimensions

    By DavyBoy,
    • 9 replies
    • 5.4k views

  14. 3d walkthrough virtual tour software

    By JoeClark,
    • 2 replies
    • 6.3k views

  15. Raytrace/Postprocessing Tips: Creating the look of an IES light through materials

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 0 replies
    • 5.8k views

  16. Raytrace/Post processing tips: Making a Material ID layer mask

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 1 reply
    • 4.2k views

  17. Herring Bone Pattern

    By scdesigns,   
    • 6 replies
    • 6.3k views

  18. dormer

    By LouisF,
    • 2 replies
    • 3.6k views

  19. How to cut a door in half

    By Alaskan_Son,
    • 13 replies
    • 7k views

  20. Perfect Render Technqiues

    By anthem,   
    • 18 replies
    • 13.2k views

  21. Creating Atmosphere, Haze, Mist, Rays, Sun Flare in Architectural Renderings Photoshop Tutorial

    By gaganailawadi,   
    • 0 replies
    • 3.1k views

  22. Stairs, will be the death of me in this program!!

    By CutAbove,   
    • 9 replies
    • 5.6k views

  23. Gable roof corner return

    By matthiasek,   
    • 3 replies
    • 5.7k views

  24. Wood Grain Tip for RayTrace

    By Renerabbitt,   
    • 1 reply
    • 4.6k views

  25. making stairs wider at the bottom. not flare

    By Scottb,   
    • 13 replies
    • 9.5k views